Oliso Touch & Glide Iron Model #TG100

Unlike any iron you've seen, this one has sensors in the handle that activate its Auto-Lift System. Touch the handle and the iron lowers onto the fabric. Release it, and little legs, called "spacers," emerge from the soleplate to raise the iron up off the fabric. It did a good job smoothing our test fabrics, maintaining very even temperature at all settings, although its burst of steam is among the weakest we tested. The water tank design is also unique, filling easily from the side with a funnel-like spout. At about 3 1/2 pounds, it's heavier than some, but also fairly stable. The controls were easy to reach and use and among the best we found. Other features include spray, adjustable steam, vertical steam, and auto shutoff. oliso.com.